Dairy Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(18)

This skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels like it took way more effort than it actually did — savory, a little gingery, and packed with tender cabbage and juicy ground beef. Coconut aminos step in where soy sauce typically goes, delivering that deep, umami-rich flavor without any dairy concerns or hidden additives you'd have to second-guess on a label. A hit of fresh lemon juice and ground turmeric brighten everything up, giving the dish a warmth and complexity that goes well beyond basic stir fry territory. The technique matters here too — browning the beef undisturbed first, then building the vegetables in the same pan, means you get real caramelization and layered flavor rather than a steamed, soggy result. Green onion tops stirred in at the end keep a fresh bite running through every bowl. Finish with cilantro and sesame seeds if you have them, and you've got a complete, satisfying meal that happens to be completely free of dairy from start to finish.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt, or to taste
3 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then break it apart and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 5–6 minutes total. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
2
Return the skillet to high heat and add the remaining 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil. Add the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

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